2001 Blankiet Estate Merlot Paradise Hills Vineyard

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Score 92/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, May 2004

Full, deep ruby-red. Very sexy, perfumed aromas of black raspberry, violet, mint, spices and tobacco. Broad, dry and suave; at once velvety and light on its feet. Bordeaux-like in its texture and inner-mouth verve. Coats the entire palate with flavor. Finishes very long and sweet, with a flavor of melted chocolate. A retaste of a bottle I sampled last year just after it was bottled.

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92
92/100

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91
91/100

Robert Parker

92
92/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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91 points
Robert Parker
Score 91/100 · Drink 2007-2016, Robert Parker, Dec 2003

The dark plum/purple-colored 2001 Merlot Paradise Hills Vineyard exhibits sweet aromas of cherry liqueur interwoven with mocha fudge. Firm, hard tannin in the finish closes the wine down on the palate. This is a structured, seriously-endowed Merlot meant for long term aging. The aromatics are a knock-out, but the flavors have yet to completely unfold, and while loaded as well as impressively endowed, the wine is tannic and backward. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2016. This wine is only available via the winery’s mailing list. (Release date Fall 04) Fax (707) 963-2012

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Blankiet Estate
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Red

Taste

Dry

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